SCIENCEMay 24 · 12:55 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDBethan McKernan Wales correspondent

River Wye formally recognised as living ecosystem with intrinsic rights

The River Wye's entire catchment has been formally recognized as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights in a UK-first charter aimed at combating pollution. The charter, celebrated at the Hay-on-Wye literary festival, includes rights to flow freely, maintain biodiversity, and regenerate.

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